Employment & Human Rights
Comprehensive employment law and human rights representation protecting workers' rights, addressing workplace discrimination, and ensuring fair treatment in all employment matters.
Our Employment & Human Rights Practice
Every worker deserves fair treatment and respect in the workplace. Our employment and human rights practice provides strong advocacy for employees facing discrimination, wrongful dismissal, and workplace violations. We also assist employers with compliance and policy development to create fair and inclusive workplaces.
Wrongful Dismissal & Termination
Legal representation for employees facing wrongful dismissal or unfair termination.
- Wrongful dismissal claims and severance negotiations
- Constructive dismissal and workplace changes
- Employment contract review and negotiation
- Severance package evaluation and enhancement
- Non-compete and restrictive covenant disputes
Human Rights Complaints
Advocacy for discrimination and harassment cases in the workplace.
- Human Rights Tribunal applications and representation
- Workplace discrimination based on protected grounds
- Sexual harassment and workplace harassment claims
- Accommodation duty failures and disability rights
- Reprisal and retaliation protection
Employment Standards Violations
Enforcement of minimum employment standards and worker rights.
- Unpaid wages and overtime claims
- Vacation pay and statutory holiday entitlements
- Pregnancy and parental leave violations
- Employment Standards Act compliance
- Ministry of Labour complaint assistance
Workplace Safety & WSIB
Legal support for workplace injury and safety matters.
- WSIB claim appeals and benefit disputes
- Return-to-work accommodation issues
- Workplace safety violations and reprisals
- Occupational health and safety compliance
- Long-term disability claim support
Employment Contract Services
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation for employees and employers.
- Employment agreement review and negotiation
- Executive compensation and benefit packages
- Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
- Independent contractor vs. employee classification
- Workplace policy development and review
Labour Relations & Unions
Representation in unionized workplace matters and labour disputes.
- Grievance procedures and arbitration
- Collective bargaining support
- Union certification and decertification
- Labour board applications and hearings
- Strike and lockout legal issues